Tag: Arts and Crafts
Inspire me #6
[Tescolifestyle]
The greatest gifts are not wrapped in paper but in love
Inspire me #5
A Tree-Mendous Christmas
Trees are the most recognizable sign of Christmas, but what do you know about them? Each acre of land dedicated to growing Christmas trees will provide the daily oxygen required by 18 people.
DIY – Christmas Lantern
[Aira Tran]
Click here for template
Here are 10 ways crafting with friends may improve mind and brain wellness :
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Mental challenge and problem solving
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Social connection
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Mindfulness
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Development of hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and fine motor dexterity
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Learning and teaching
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Focusing attention and thoughts on a task
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Encouraging active creativity
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Gives a sense of pride and achievement
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Teaches patience and perseverance
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Facilitates memory formation and retrieval
source : (by Dr. Sarah McKay)
How to make an Irresisti-Ball
Watch the following video :
Have you got a toothbrush? || DIY project
Watch the following video :
Vocabulary to learn after watching video :
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This tutorial is how to make these chunky acrylic bracelets
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They bright and colorful and they are made of toothbrushes
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I used to make these all the time when I was 10
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They’re really colorful and super 80’s
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Really really easy to make
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Some toothbrushes, some pliers, a pot of water
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For safety you will also need a small towel or other mitts as well as heat-resistant tongs
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Children should not do this project without the help of an adult
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Rip out all the bristles
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Check them every so often to see if they’re pliable
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I’m going to fish that out, grab it with the dishcloth
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I’m going to dip that back in for a few seconds
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Bend the toothbrush head
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I’m going to twist it a little bit first
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Start shaping it into your bracelet
Vocabulary in Chunks 
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